Built in 1917, the historic building now home to our Santa Monica restaurant was once a transfer station for the narrow-gauge Red Car line, Los Angeles' first mass transit system. It was later the repair house for the world-famous Pacific Ocean Park, home to the oldest wooden roller coaster west of the Mississippi. These days, we're still a stone's throw from Venice Beach, heart of where L.A. goes to play -- and eat. Also just a few blocks from the waterfront, our sister restaurant in Santa Barbara operates in a century-old brick building originally home to an industrial linen service for seaside hotels. While the Douglas fir floors, soaring ceilings, and glassed cupola have always been features of this historic structure, the sweeping arches facing State Street were added after much of the building crumbled during the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake.

I hadn't been to Enterprise Fish Company for YEARS, as I've moved out of Southern California. But a trip to visit family brought me back and Santa Monica was the central location for a few of us coming from different directions. We had dinner on St. Patrick's Day - not on purpose, that was just the evening we had decided to meet. So it was a rather lively crowd and I think noisier than usual. But the menu is still terrific, the food is fresh and delicious. I had maybe the best swordfish I've ever had, and everyone in our group loved their entree. Good wine list, good beer, good bread, great service!

Swordfish and Dover Sole were excellent. Baked potatoe was not good. Tasted like it was reheated. Waiter was very attentive as wad,the busboy. It was a good evening. Perfect table overlooking the street Thank you.

Food was good. Waiter was very good. Suggested things on the menu that would work best for someone with special dietary needs. The ambiance is like San Francisco Wharf type of restaurant. Very crowded but delicious.

Best freshest seafood that you are going to find. prepared beautifully.Great waiter,friendly from hostess to waiter. outrageously delicious seafood,great service, nice atmosphere. You couldn’t find a better seafood restaurant,reasonably priced. Lobster s are better than the palm restaurants and much cheaper. You want the freshest seafood in town ,look no further, it’s right here @ Enterprise.

We always enjoy this restaurant but were disappointed this time because we came for lobster and were told they sold out at lunchtime. Tables all around us were complaining about the same thing, some who had come for special occasions were especially disappointed m. Next time we will call first to be sure we can get lobster.

I loved the relaxed atmosphere of the Enterprise Fish Company as I sat down to celebrate my birthday in this exquisite restaurant of seafood! I chose the mahi-mahi fish with sweet potatoes fries and a lobster bisque with puff pastry. The mahi-mahi fish was very tender and moist while being quite tasty in the mouth. The lobster bisque was very delicious and creamy with chunks of lobster in the bisque itself. The puff pastry was krispy on the outside and tender on the inside of it. Delicious. For dessert, I had the Enterprise Fish Company’s very own chocolate mud pie with whipped cream and a cherry. My server was impeccable. Katerina could read my body language and know what I needed without me having to verbally ask fo it. Katerina did such a spectacular job while I was enjoying my birthday celebration lunch at the Enterprise Fish Company, I ended up tipping her at 45% of my entire bill. I highly recommend everyone going to the Enterprise Fish Company!

I’ve been eating at Fish Enterprise since it opened in 1979. Lots of good times, good memories and good food! Right now my favorite is their excellent cioppino. A bunch of years ago , I was at UCLA Hospital Pharmacy waiting to pick up meds. Some out-of-town people asked if I knew of a good seafood restaurant on the water. This threw me for a moment, because Los Angeles is sadly lacking in that category, but recommended Fish Enterprise and apologized for the lack of view. I knew that food would not disappoint.

went on a Groupon: After a bumpy start- wound up with a good dinner, and surprise - Monday night 'special' dinner deal. Fantastic server, Brian, really took care of us. Anything we needed he was right there.More napkins, water, lemon, butter, extra tarter. And always with a smile.Thanks Brian!!

Outside seating area is very nice and cozy. Server was busy yet she never failed to provide what we asked for. Food was delish! Tried the grilled avocado (amazing!), poke, steak skewers, fish and chips, shrimp skewers, burger, risotto and kale salad. Our party of 5 left very happy!

This restaurant is a good local hangout for seafood. The service is good and the food consistent. If you're interested they have a happy hour and a nice outdoor patio in the summer. The salt water toffee they give as you leave is great

Reservation was honoured, seated right away. Plenty of room. Quick service. All parties enjoyed their choices, both fish and beef. I took off one star because a plate was not provided for our starters. We used our bread plates and those were removed for the main course because they were no longer good for bread. This is a large, rustic styled place with a high ceiling. I haven’t been back recently and I liked the new, lighter color decor. The bar was lively too.

I have been to Enterprise on various occasions, the food and service has always been good. On this visit I was impressed though.... this was my first time using Open Table so I was a little concerned that my reservations would be valid. We got there at 7pm with a 7:30 reservation, with time to kill we hung out at the bar. At 7:15 I went to check in and they took no information from me just said come back at 7:30 and your table will be ready. I walked away like ok will see about that....7:30 came, we checked in and were immediately seated. Great first time Open Table experience and another star added to my Enterprise list.